Discipleship

Gospel-Centered Parenting

The newness that comes as a result of new birth in Christ trickles down into every area of life, including our parenting.

How Can We Prepare to Trust God Through Trials We Don’t Understand?

None of us knows what 2026 will bring, but no doubt it will have its difficult moments as well as its wonderful ones. How can we wisely prepare our hearts and minds to trust God through trials when they come?

Pastors Are Shepherds, Not Superheroes

Maybe it’s time we change the narrative. Expect your pastor to be a shepherd, not a superhero. Don’t demand their presence at every event or their attention at every moment.

‘Pastor, Please Preach on This …’

"These seven preaching ideas have kept me focused and away from my need to please or perform for approval."

Leadership Mentoring: Emotional Resilience

"Leaders must have emotional resilience—the ability to recover quickly from failure and defeat."

Leadership Mentoring: The Fear of Man

"This is a constant temptation in ministry. We want to be liked. We hate being misunderstood or seen as 'the bad guy.'"

Leadership Mentoring: Inviting a Response

"I could trust that God was doing the heavy lifting of drawing people to himself. I would simply join him in the work!"

Teens and Sexuality: 3 Truths to Teach Your Students

"Three powerful concepts that will empower your students to be sexually faithful."

4 Reasons Every Christian Needs to Be Part of a Local Church

"Redemption has always been God’s purpose, and he appointed the church to carry out that purpose."

College Ministry: 3 Tips for Helping Students Find Financial Freedom

"The Bible talks a lot about money, and it consistently communicates that less debt is better than more debt. We should, too."

4 Reasons God Uses Us Fools to Shame the Wise

"God has called each of us to join him in his kingdom mission, no credentials required."